An probe has been launched after a man died in a canal tragedy in Northern Ireland.

Emergency services rushed to the scene of the canal at Fathom Line in Newry around 2pm on Sunday, amid reports a car had entered the water.

The driver was saved from the water and taken to the hospital, where he later died, reports Belfast Live.

Inspector Russell Vogan said: "At approximately 1.55pm on Sunday, 27 November police received a report that a vehicle had entered the canal at Fathom Line in Newry. The driver of the vehicle was recovered from the water and taken to hospital where he later died.

"Enquiries into the circumstances surrounding this incident are ongoing.